Best Protip Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Schaeppi: Distilling Years of Passion and Life Experiences into Whiskey 47:38

27m ago47:38

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00:00 Introduction and Background 05:09 Marketing and the Evolution of the Industry 09:22 Building Trust and a Successful Team 15:53 Combining Passion for Sustainability and Whiskey 22:41 Adapting to New Platforms in Marketing 24:02 Accelerating Whiskey Aging with Grooved Barrels 25:06 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Credibility 26:12 C…

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How to get subscribers on Substack 1:05:24

2h ago1:05:24

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Dave and Brad share proven strategies for building your audience on Substack. Also: What are the best approaches for dummy lettering — lettering that's supposed to be unreadable? TODAY'S SHOW How to get new sign-ups on Substack UPDATE: Get your exclusive ComicLab pin at Dave Kellett's booth (#1228) during Comic-Con International UPDATE: The Nationa…

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HR Legend Steve Browne: People Over Pizza 25:07

3m ago25:07

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00:00 The Art of Public Speaking 01:26 Steve Brown's Origin Story 03:01 Understanding the Business and Adding Value 04:10 Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture 05:39 The Importance of Being Open-Minded and Curious 09:20 The Value of Willingness in Employees 12:55 Prioritizing Others and Building Trust in HR…

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Episode 183 - Ethiopia, Part II 30:18

1h ago30:18

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I wrap up the intro to Ethiopia this week by covering the key points of Menelik's successful reign, and the rise to power of Ras Tafari Makonnen. Who before this episode is finished will have established himself under his much more famous royal name of Haile Selassie. His reign would see forceful attempts at modernization, which was carried out aga…

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Health Tech Innovator: Troy Simon's Journey to Creating AI-Powered Wellness Solutions 14:06

18m ago14:06

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(00:04) Innovative Health Benefits Platform Development (01:39 - 02:49) Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs (07:03 - 08:12) Decentralizing Healthcare With AI Training (09:08) Building a Personalized Health PlatformBy Adam Posner

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Adam Posner & Chris Russel: The Intersection of Recruiting and Podcasting 15:48

11m ago15:48

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(00:04) Career Change (02:16 - 02:56) Career Transition (05:39) Recruiting Strategies and Tools (07:49 - 08:49) Recruiting Trends in Media Advertising (13:18 - 14:23) AI Impact on Recruiting ProcessesBy Adam Posner

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Details on Kickstarter’s New Performance Marketing Service for Crowdfunding Promotion 43:58

41m ago43:58

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In this session, Tyler will share his top insights from attending a presentation by Andrew Marks, director of Kickstarter's new Kickstarter Performance team, outlining what this new crowdfunding marketing service can do for creators, and answering questions from Kickstarter users.By Tyler James

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Diane Prince: Unpacking the Secrets to a $28 Million Staffing Exit 49:43

3d ago49:43

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00:00 Lessons Learned and Agency Ownership 24:58 Navigating the World of Staffing Agencies 39:39 The Power of Coaching and Consulting 44:27 The Significance of Personal FreedomBy Adam Posner

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When to throw in the towel 59:43

22m ago59:43

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Have you ever wanted to just quit? When all seems lost... when you're all out of hope... when you're about to give up, just remember... it can always get worse. Dave and Brad talk about surviving those dark nights of the soul and finding a little light. ON TODAY'S SHOW When to throw in the towel UPDATE: Get your exclusive ComicLab pin at Comic-Con …

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Jocelyn King: Revolutionizing Compliance with Tech 26:37

2d ago26:37

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00:00 Introduction and Trade Show Tips 01:46 Jocelyn's Journey and the Birth of Virgil HR 03:10 The Product: Employment and Labor Law Platform 06:23 The Role of AI in HR: Balancing Automation and the Human Touch 07:06 The Value of SHRM Certification for HR Practitioners 08:07 Recruiter Bashing and the State of the Hiring Market 09:36 Concerns and E…

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Episode 182 - Ethiopia, Part I 30:14

1h ago30:14

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Today marks the start of another new miniseries, this time cover the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. But before I get going on the main topic, I'm going to be spending the next two episodes introducing modern Ethiopia. If you missed the overview histories from last season, you're in luck as this is a crash course how the country unified and survived …

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Josh Rock: Taking Ownership of Your Job Search 21:30

3m ago21:30

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00:00 Game Seven and Transition to Talent Acquisition 01:26 Managing Timelines and Processes in Recruiting 03:17 Uncovering Opportunities in the Hidden Job Market 06:11 Taking Ownership of Your Job Search 09:53 Ethical Usage of AI in Recruiting 18:31 Exciting Innovation in the HR Tech SpaceBy Adam Posner

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Tim Sackett: Leading the Way in HR Thought Leadership by Example 26:51

13h ago26:51

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00:00 Experiencing the Community and Energy at Shurm National 03:03 Challenges and Opportunities in the Recruiting Industry 09:07 The Impact of AI in Recruiting 11:26 The Future of Recruiting 15:43 The Importance of Work Ethic and Productivity 17:10 Building a Personal Brand and Influencer Status 19:32 Challenges and Concerns in the Recruiting Indu…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Will Allred Finds Long-Form Comic Success on Kickstarter 50:56

1h ago50:56

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The ComixLaunch Pro spotlight shines on writer and professor Will Allred, who shares lessons learned from his creative journey.By Tyler James

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Lauren Perkins: Leading with the Head and the Heart in Entrepreneurship 51:06

4d ago51:06

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:12 Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship and Sports 03:14 The Importance of Customer Discovery and Market Research 08:04 Working at the Boston Globe and Building a Strong Organizational Culture 11:21 Starting FitFly Global and Learning in the Startup World 14:18 Teaching and Building at General Assembly 16:10 Leadi…

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How to raise your rates on Patreon 1:15:55

2d ago1:15:55

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Dave and Brad each realize they must raise their rates on their individual Patreon campaigns. This results in a surprising bout of Impostor Syndrome for Brad that nearly immobilizes him — if not for a meaningful intervention from a trusted friend. SHOW NOTES Raising rates on Patreon UPDATE: Get your exclusive ComicLab enamel pin at Comic-Con Intern…

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Episode 181 - Backlash 34:35

3d ago34:35

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Given all the misfortune to have befallen the Roosevelt administration going into the 1934 mid-terms, you'd probably think FDR and the Democrats were going to pay a political price. Well, turns out their opposition wasn't exactly the most effectual. Or in the case of Huey Long it was complicated by actually being a Democrat at the time. Anyway, tod…

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The New Kickstarter Backer Survey Is Live! Here’s What You Need to Know… 1:16:08

6d ago1:16:08

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In this session, we'll break down the news that Kickstarter just pushed live a massive overhaul to how creators create and send shipping surveys to backers. In this session, we'll take a deep-dive into the new survey tool, and share the good, the bad, the confusing, and the ugly with this latest platform update.…

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POZcast LIVE: People Leaders Roundtable: The Ladies Leading the Way 57:14

9d ago57:14

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#thePOZcast LIVE: People Leader's Round Table: The Ladies Leading the WayRecorded 5/21/24VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/ljb7MhW0dug?si=OH0Z6m7hFnBJ6XAjI am excited to welcome these three incredible experts to the show, where we will explore the latest trends and topics in Talent Access, Hiring, HR, and more!Anna Morgan: @ Careerbff & Host @ "A…

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Special guest Asia Simone 59:01

9d ago59:01

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Marvel/Scholastic illustrator Asia Simone (Instagram, Twitter)shares her experience of illustrating a "Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur" book, navigating the world of YA graphic novel publishing, and... surviving Brad's studio! Next, a listener asks... "Should I jump to Cara?" TODAY'S SHOW Special guest Asia Simone Should I jump to Cara? San Diego Comic-…

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Episode 180 - An Entirely Different Deal 32:42

21d ago32:42

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One of the big criticisms of the New Deal, and one of the most valid, was the fact that it didn't do much of anything to try and tackle the plight of African-Americans. Sure, the relief efforts and public works projects were mostly made available to all Americans. But these efforts didn't reckon with the institutional discrimination of the country,…

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New Kickstarter Feature Alert: Importing Previous Reward Levels 36:07

17d ago36:07

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For YEARS Kickstarter creators have been asking for abilities to easily copy info from past projects to new ones. It looks like Kickstarter has FINALLY taken a step in this direction, as creators can now copy rewards from past campaigns. Let's take a deep-dive into this new feature to see if it's everything creators have been asking for.…

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AI Productivity & Workplace Innovation with VC Expert Brett Martin 47:19

18d ago47:19

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Defining Luck and the Role of Hard Work 06:20 The Influence of Unconventional Careers and the Importance of Co-founders 13:02 Lessons Learned and the Value of Attention to Detail 19:51 Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Work 23:29 Defining Culture in Remote Work 25:39 Fostering Collaboration and Accountab…

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How to build an audience on Substack 1:03:34

26d ago1:03:34

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Substack is one of the few social-media newcomers that actually produces visible results. It delivers audience-building, reader retention, advanced messaging, intelligent analytics, savvy promotion, and discovery. Better yet, it has a user interface that's a joy to use. So why are so many cartoonists perplexed by it? Brad and Dave do a deep dive in…

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I’m thinking of doing a 3-day Kickstarter for a prose launch… Crazy? [James Powell’s MasterMind Hotseat] 39:53

20d ago39:53

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With his first novella ready to launch, writer James Powell is considering experimenting with a shorter than average Kickstarter launch… much shorter! A mastermind roundtable of veteran creators discuss James' launch plan, and share pros and cons of ultra short launches.By Tyler James

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Torin Ellis: DEIB: More Than Just Checking Boxes The Role of Empathy in Leadership 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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00:00 Introduction to Torin Ellis 02:31 Torin's Upbringing and Family Background 04:29 Moving Around and Experiencing Racism 07:10 The Impact of Racist Encounters 09:25 Growing Up with a Sense of Belonging 14:45 Values and Standing Up for Others 20:41 Defining DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 24:14 Assessing DEIB in Organizations 2…

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Are dad jokes ~bad~ jokes? 1:01:56

23d ago1:01:56

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A new father asks if his baby will change how he writes. "Hey, Comics Dads, I'm worried," he says. "Hey, Worried, we're Comics Dads," we reply. And then Dave invites Brad to pull his finger. After they discuss the effects of parenthood on creativity, a friendly zinester writes in to take Brad to task over his dismissal of zines as "nutty." ON TODAY…

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Episode 179 - Rebirth of the Labor Movement 29:00

26d ago29:00

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Organized labor might as well have been pronounced dead during the 1920s, and the Depression didn't seem like it'd be a big help in rejuvenating it. But thanks to a dramatic policy change from the Roosevelt administration, unions got a new lease on life. This would of course be challenged by the owner class, and the first couple years of worker res…

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How to Launch More Kickstarters WITHOUT Burning Out Your Audience? [Sarah Cooke’s MasterMind Hotseat] 1:09:01

27d ago1:09:01

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Sarah Cooke has successfully launched 3 projects on Kickstarter for her series "No Spell Lasts Forever." Now she's in the process of working on a additional projects that she'd like to launch in the not-to-distant future. That means running more campaigns each year. How can she best grow her crowdfunding project output without being overly demandin…

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Tom Conrad's Journey: Innovating from Apple to Pandora, Snapchat and Beyond 55:28

1M ago55:28

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00:00 Introduction and Tom Conrad's Background 03:06 Tom Conrad's Time at Pandora 06:09 Analyzing Professional Opportunities 12:03 Challenges at Apple and the Importance of Collaboration 22:55 Advocating for Fair Compensation 27:45 Servant Leadership and Accountability 30:45 The Quibi Failure 35:29 Data Democratization in Healthcare 40:14 Habits fo…

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It's Friday — am I famous yet? 59:46

1M ago59:46

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After six weeks of working on their comic, a listener asks how soon they can expect to make a living doing this — and gets an earful from Brad and Dave. Plus, Brad and Dave share more of their picks for Reuben Award nominees. In this episode, Brad and Dave discuss the importance of having realistic expectations and enjoying the creative process whe…

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Episode 178 - Agriculture Adjustment 29:08

1M ago29:08

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By 1933 the bright golden haze on America's meadows had been dimmed down to a featureless beige. Twelve years of bad times, which included four years of outright Depression, had wrecked the nation's farms. It would take unprecedented levels of intervention and organization to bring the truly lean years to a conclusion, and the collateral damage wou…

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How to Fund Comics Distribution Into Comic Shops? [Rob Multari’s MasterMind Hotseat] 54:39

1M ago54:39

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After a lot of success serializing his series Night Wolf on Kickstarter, Rob Multari thinks he's finally ready to distribute through Diamond Distribution to get his books into comic book shops. The problem? How to deal with the upfront funding costs associated with direct market distribution? Tyler and a roundtable of comic creators brainstorm opti…

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Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…

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They can't all be winners 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

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How much of your work would you consider "top tier?" Fifty percent? Twenty percent? And speaking of the top tier, Brad and Dave share a partial list of people they think should be nominated for a Reuben Award this year. In this episode, Brad and Dave discuss the ratio of their work that they consider to be top-tier. They also talk about the benefit…

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Episode 177 - Making Work 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Possibly the most defining programs of the New Deal were the public works projects that created well-paying jobs for millions of Americans in the depths of the Depression. This shouldn't be a surprise, much of the nation's most iconic infrastructure, still in use in many cases to the modern day, was built through these programs. But they were not w…

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Finding balance between inspiration and what sells on Kickstarter? [Caleb Palmquist’s MasterMind Hotseat] 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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Pull up a chair and join an all-star crew of creators as mastermind season of the ComixLaunch podcast returns! As he attempts to move toward being a full-time creator, writer Caleb Palmquist is struggling to find a balance between the things that inspires him as a creator and what the market responds best to on Kickstarter. A roundtable of talented…

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Talent Insights: Krista Tan's Journey in People Ops, Recruitment & The Future of Community 43:31

2M ago43:31

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My guest on E337 of #thePOZcast is Kirsta Tan. Krista has 15+ years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, and business strategy. She served as President of Premier Talent Partners, leading a top talent team of 65, which was honored as a "Best Place to Work" by INC and SF Business Times. As she transitioned out of the agency, she b…

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Survivorship Bias 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

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We've all heard successful creators complain that younger hopefuls "just don't want to do the hard work." They disregard the complicated nature of achieving their status and dismiss aspiring novices on the basis of one single factor. Survivorship bias is undoubtedly a result of flawed reasoning. ...But is it bad advice? Brad and Dave discuss surviv…

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Episode 176 - Redefining Money 27:46

2M ago27:46

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The great economic straight-jacket of the 1920s and 30s was the Gold Standard, which created a global system that seemingly locked everybody into a stable system. I've talked about that enough already, so today I'm talking about how the Roosevelt administration began distancing itself from the old ways. Bibliography for this episode: Kennedy, David…

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Late Pledges Available for All New Kickstarter Projects! Surprises and Protips to Keep the Funding Coming! 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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Kickstarter has rolled out its new "late pledges" feature for all creators... and we now have answers to some of the biggest questions we've had about how late pledges will work! (It's different than you might have assumed.) In this session, we'll break down the new feature and share some best practices for how to use it.…

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